He mentioned that the GRAP guidelines were mandated by Supreme Court in 2017 due to the rising smog incidents in New Delhi. Ramesh noted that the use of the measures was expected to become less necessary over time as year-round emission reduction improved.
Political leaders across the country have expressed shock and sadness over the high-intensity blast near Delhi's historic Red Fort that took place on Monday evening, leaving at least eight people dead and many others injured.
In June 2025, CAQM had directed for zero tolerance for open waste burning, enhanced night-time surveillance, and intensified citizen awareness campaigns in collaboration with RWAs, industry associations, and local bodies. These measures can contribute in reduction in open waste burning in
Meanwhile, several states across the country have been placed on high alert, with police forces intensifying checks and tightening security measures to prevent any untoward incident.
Chief Minister has directed the Director General of Police to "maintain a high level of alertness" among the police force, exercise full vigilance, and ensure strict monitoring along the state borders. He instructed that "security arrangements in sensitive and crowded areas be further str
Nepal has sealed all border points with India for 72 hours ahead of Bihar's second-phase elections on November 11. Authorities in Mahottari, Sarlahi, and Rauthat districts have suspended cross-border movement, except emergencies, as part of standard security measures during elections in eith
The Ministry of Commerce of China on Sunday announced that it will temporarily suspend part of its export control measures on certain dual-use items to the United States, including key materials such as gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials, Xinhua reported.
"We have appointed B Dayananda as the head (of Prisons). He was on leave yesterday, but I have spoken to him. I have told him that this is happening repeatedly; whoever is responsible for this, immediate action needs to be taken against them, and a report should be submitted. "But I will
Continuing its efforts to strengthen the security grid and maintain peace in the district, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday conducted massive Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) at multiple locations across the Banihal and Gool area of Ramban district
According to one of the members of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust, Anil Mishra, highlighted the significance of the "dhwaj", or the flag hoisting ceremony. He also said that the trust will ensure that everyone receives the darshan prasad when they come for prayers.
"It is a major hazard from a healthwise. Many people have to be hospitalised due to this. This is a disaster in a way for humanity. The public health is at a very high risk right now. There is an increase in lung problems, asthma, strokes," said Trehan, who is Chairman and Managing Direct